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Scion tC vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,000

Scion tC   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,836

Scion tC   
Difference: $929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModeltCMatrixMatrix
TrimBaseSXRS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,575 $18,360 $20,760
Base Invoice $17,646 $16,798 $18,994
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Rear spoiler 385    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,000    
Stability control   250  
Sunroof   890 890
CD changer, in-dash   420  
Cruise control   250  
215/45WR17   880  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,190 1,190
FWD   0  
Sport Package   0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Rear spoiler 285    
6-speed shiftable automatic 950    
Stability control   215  
Sunroof   712 712
CD changer, in-dash   326  
Cruise control   200  
215/45WR17   704  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,090 1,090
FWD   0  
Sport Package   0  
Options (change) 1,695 3,880 2,080
Options (change) 1,460 3,247 1,802
Destination 730 720 720
Total Price $21,000 $22,960 $23,560
Total Invoice $19,836 $20,765 $21,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,307
Model Year201220092009
ModeltCMatrixMatrix
TrimBaseSXRS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp I4158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$21,000$22,960$23,560
Adjustments for Features-40000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,600$22,960$23,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600
Total Invoice$19,836$20,765$21,516
Adjustments for Features-37800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,458$20,765$21,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$751

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201220092009
ModeltCMatrixMatrix
TrimBaseSXRS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,375$2,975$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-37800

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122009
ModeltCMatrix
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length174.0 in171.9 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height55.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,110 lb.3,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.7 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		34.5 ft361.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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